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Many of you remember that student rock-n-roll band from your high school. Oh the memories. We had a couple of brothers who could play and play well. In fact, I do not know two better guitar players than the Cruz brothers – Edgar and Mark. Mark and I graduated from Northwest Classen many moons ago. All these years later they may still play classic rock but they are exquisite on the classical guitar. Mark posted this video on his Facebook wall. Of course, I had to share. And, say, “I know that guy!”

My ears are old. I confess that when it comes to music I am often stuck in a time warp. My time spent listening to music in those adolescent and teenage years seem decades ago. Indeed they are. But, I[more]
I enjoy writing to Sigur Ros'. Some may find it distracting. Here is a video from their recent release. The English title is, "Moving Art." httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INWZy3-Vw80 [more]
Recently Sayra, Rusty's daughter, participated in the Southmoore High School Talent Contest. Rusty is our Music Minister at Snow Hill. Talented. He has an incredible tenor voice and a range to match. [more]
We enjoyed our annual Fall Festival at Snow Hill yesterday. Watching the children play games, enjoy food, and receive candy reminded me of Sara Groves' new CD, Invisible Empires. Sara and Troy walk th[more]

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Those Were The Days – Mark Anthony Cruz

Many of you remember that student rock-n-roll band from your high school. Oh the memories. We had a couple of brothers who could play and play well. In fact, I do not know two better guitar players than the Cruz brothers – Edgar and Mark. Mark and I graduated from Northwest Classen many moons ago.Continue Reading

Propaganda, “Rap On” or, Value Other Voices

My ears are old. I confess that when it comes to music I am often stuck in a time warp. My time spent listening to music in those adolescent and teenage years seem decades ago. Indeed they are. But, I still like music from the late 60’s and 70’s. I paid some attention in theContinue Reading

Writing Music – Sigur Ros

I enjoy writing to Sigur Ros’. Some may find it distracting. Here is a video from their recent release. The English title is, “Moving Art.”Continue Reading

She’s Got Talent . . . Sayra Comes By It Honest

Recently Sayra, Rusty’s daughter, participated in the Southmoore High School Talent Contest. Rusty is our Music Minister at Snow Hill. Talented. He has an incredible tenor voice and a range to match. Sayra participates each week as part of our Worship Team. She’s got talent. Enjoy.Continue Reading

Childhood Summer from Sara Groves’ Invisible Empires

We enjoyed our annual Fall Festival at Snow Hill yesterday. Watching the children play games, enjoy food, and receive candy reminded me of Sara Groves’ new CD, Invisible Empires. Sara and Troy walk through the songs in a “Director’s Cut” edition. Eugene Peterson figures prominently as inspirational muse. Our staff is currently reading Peterson’s, TheContinue Reading